2025-2026 Early Learning Preschool classes at the Central Early Learning Center.
We offer Early Childhood Screenings at the Central Early Learning Center.
Early Learning Preschool classes at the Central Early Learning Center.
Kids Place provides exceptional child care options for working families. As part of St. Louis Park Public Schools, we share the district’s commitment to provide children a safe, nurturing environment that energizes and enhances the spirit.
Before committing to an 8 week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction class this evening session is an opportunity to meet the teacher and learn more about the practices and course content.
An 8 week MBSR class will be offered this fall Oct. 5 - Nov. 23 on Monday evenings.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is a 8-week program based on the practice of mindfulness, bringing a fullness of attention to whatever is happening in our lives, as it’s happening, without judgment. Mindfulness offers an alternative way to move through our days. The willingness to stop and be present leads to seeing and relating to life with more clarity and directness. This can lead to deep relaxation, calmness and greater insight into ourselves. Paying attention allows for choosing our responses to life’s situations rather than reacting out of habit or fear. It is about balancing all our "doing" with a chance to "be" and in the process it can provide a path to more peace, wisdom and wellbeing.The program includes:
In addition to the experiential learning, each class will also have material presented on a variety of topics including perception, stress and our habitual reactions, positive neuroplasticity, working with difficult thoughts and emotions, and communication.
Paula Wieckert is a recently retired Physical Therapist at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital and was a part of their rehabilitation team for 36 years. Appreciating the interplay of mind, body and spirit in contributing to each person’s ability to cope, grow, and heal, she has found mindfulness practices have enhanced both her personal and professional life. She completed the Seven Day Professional Training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in Mind-Body Medicine with Jon Kabat-Zinn and Saki Santorelli, the 9 Day Practicum in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and the 9 Day MBSR Practice Teaching Intensive.
Paula Wieckert
